Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
148
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 34 | 42 | 32 | 148 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Hornets 148-111. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.